{"product_id":"handbook-of-dementia-care-jean-m-stehman-9780801852770","title":"Handbook of Dementia Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eEven in the earliest stages of progressive dementia, patients have difficulty evaluating their own needs and engaging in appropriate activities. A therapeutic program of care, including constructive activities and behavior management, is necessary for maximizing patients' functioning and quality of life. The \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Dementia Care\u003c\/i\u003e and its companion \u003ci\u003eTraining Manual and Video for Dementia Care Specialists\u003c\/i\u003e offer a complete training system for teachers and students providing dementia care in a variety of settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped at the well-known George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, the program's instructor's manual and student handbook are organized into six teaching modules: basic information on dementia, positive interaction techniques, supportive physical environment, therapeutic activities, group activities, and family support. Each module is accompanied by a videotaped lecture and demonstration presentation to further illustrate the topic being discussed. This exciting project is a comprehensive instructional tool for dementia care professionals working in adult day centers, long-term care and residential settings, hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean M. Stehman,Geraldine I. Strachan,Joy A. Glenner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0801852773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801852770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.94h x 8.53w x 0.71d","brand":"Jean M. Stehman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48748341952767,"sku":"9780801852770","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad21900e-1e52-47f5-8f58-363b4eedc149.jpg?v=1782628720","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/handbook-of-dementia-care-jean-m-stehman-9780801852770","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}